KwaZulu-Natal Archives

Appointment of DVC Research and Innovation

Achievers KwaZulu-Natal Latest news Research University of Zululand Jul 8, 2020

The University Management has a great pleasure to announce the appointment of Professor Mashupye Ratale Kgaphola – DVC Research and Innovation effective from 01 July 2020. Professor Kgaphola holds a B.Sc (Hons) and Ph.D. in Bio-Organic Chemistry from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. Amongst his notable... Read more

UKZN secures a rapid tester for Covid-19

KwaZulu-Natal Latest news University of KwaZulu-Natal Jul 1, 2020

The College of Health Sciences (CHS) at UKZN has secured an advanced instrument called the ILEX Genehecker (ultra-fast pcr) valued at $10 000 to conduct rapid testing for Covid-19. The instrument was donated by the Gift of the Givers following a request made by UKZN researchers, Professor Anil Chuturgoon,... Read more

UKZN academic is youngest SARChI Chair in Inclusive Cities

KwaZulu-Natal Latest news Research University of KwaZulu-Natal Jun 19, 2020

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Lecturer, Professor Hangwelani Magidimisha-Chipungu (35), was recently appointed as the first SARChI Chair in Inclusive Cities in South Africa. The Chair is co-funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF) and South African Cities Network. This is also the first Chair in the Built Environment Cluster... Read more

UKZN Student hosts podcast called Unravel

Achievers KwaZulu-Natal Latest news University of KwaZulu-Natal Jun 17, 2020

The University of KwaZulu-Natal`s (UKZN) Drama and Media studies student Ms Nokuthula Khwela hosts her own podcast called Unravel on Spotify and Captive FM that aims at addressing societal challenges that she feels is constantly swept under the rug. Since being on the airwaves in just over two weeks,... Read more

The macroeconomics impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in SA

KwaZulu-Natal Latest news University of KwaZulu-Natal Jun 12, 2020

Compiled by: Christian Tipoy, Ntokozo Nzimande, Malibongwe Nyathi, Harold Ngalawa, Simiso Msomi and Adebayo Kutu on behalf of the Macroeconomics Research Unit, UKZN South Africa should not have undertaken a wholesale one-size-fits-all lockdown of the economy that commenced on 26 March 2020 in response to the spread of the... Read more

PhD Explores Ethical and Legal Issues Associated with the Use of Preimplantation Genetic Testing

KwaZulu-Natal Latest news Research University of KwaZulu-Natal Jun 8, 2020

Legal academic Dr Sheetal Soni’s mission as an expert in Bioethics, Medical and Reproductive Technology Law is to explore how law and science can work together to address complex issues in this niche field. Her PhD study, Spare-part Sisters and Bred-to-order Brothers: an Ethical and Legal Analysis of Preimplantation... Read more

Graduate Calls for African Music and Dance Programmes in High Schools

Achievers KwaZulu-Natal Latest news University of KwaZulu-Natal Jun 5, 2020

Passionate about music, the performing arts and a dream to build an arts centre in her hometown of Gamalakhe near Port Shepstone, Ms Silindile Shazi is thrilled to be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts honours degree cum laude from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). The first in her... Read more

Father and Son Celebrate Graduation Together

KwaZulu-Natal Latest news University of KwaZulu-Natal Jun 4, 2020

Dane Arumugam and his son, Jadrian, will both receive postgraduate degrees at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s (UKZN) 2020 virtual graduation ceremony. Arumugam, who is the Finance Manager at UKZN’s College of Humanities, completed a PhD in Higher Education and Jadrian, an Honours degree in Industrial Psychology. Jadrian says his... Read more

Stroke Survivor to Graduate with Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree

KwaZulu-Natal Latest news University of KwaZulu-Natal Jun 3, 2020

Displaying resilience in the face of adversity – In spite of suffering a stroke that paralysed the left side of her body, Ms Nokubonga Sithole went on to complete her studies and will graduate with a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal today. Sithole was... Read more

Medical Graduand Overcomes Funding Challenges

KwaZulu-Natal Latest news University of KwaZulu-Natal Jun 2, 2020

Despite facing grave financial challenges, Ms Ntokozo Maphanga persevered to realise her dream of graduating with an MBChB from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. In her third year of studies Maphanga was financially excluded from the University because she could no longer afford her tuition fees. She worked to pay... Read more